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Title: Optometrist

Department: Medical Specialties/Ophthalmology

Reports To: Director of Medical Specialties

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is looking to add a Part Time or Full Time Optometrist to our multidisciplinary team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is interested in working with a great Ophthalmology team. Provides reasonable and prudent optometry care, practice appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidence-based medicine. Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and program matters at all times. Educates patients on preventive health care and chronic disease management or refers to appropriate resources or agencies.

Summary:

The Optometrist provides evidence-based, patient-centered optometry care. He or she follows best practice standards and uses a thoughtful and compassionate approach to appropriately diagnose and treat conditions of the eye within the scope of his or her licensing, training, and credentialing. The Optometrist is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of low-income and medically underserved populations. He or she functions as part of the Medical Specialties team and as part of the broader Medical Staff, working alongside clinical support staff and coordinating with other medical colleagues as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Provides reasonable and prudent optometry care, practices appropriate management and uses sound clinical judgement based on best practice standards and evidence-based medicine.

+ Maintains confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and program matters at all times.

+ Educates patients on preventive health care and chronic disease management or refers to appropriate resources or agencies.

+ Consults with other staff or specialists to make appropriate referrals for acute, chronic and preventative health care needs.

+ Uses the electronic health record efficiently; enters appropriately through yet succinct clinical documentation; completes notes, forms and coding in a timely manner.

+ Participates as an active member of the Medical Specialties Department and of the broader Medical Staff, attending relevant departmental or organization meetings.

+ Participates in Department Peer Review.

+ Acts as a helpful colleague to other Medical Staff and serves as a resource in his/her area of clinical expertise.

+ Collaborates with Medical Director of Department in providing coverage for peers.

+ Participates in trainings as required by medical Director or Department.

+ Provides supervision and guidance for junior staff as needed.

+ Meets all licensing, certification, and other requirements as set forth by state, federal, professional, hospital, and health center accrediting and health payer entities.

+ Actively pursues continuing education opportunities to maintain knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree from an accredited Optometry School. Must have current Basic Life Support Certification.

Experience: Board Certification or Board Eligibility. Active Connecticut Licensure.

As part of the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center team, you will enjoy many outstanding benefits including:

+ Competitive salaries

+ 401(k) with match up to 5 percent of salary

+ CME days and reimbursement

+ Federal Torte Malpractice Insurance

+ Sign-on Bonus available

+ Visa Sponsorship

+ Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Vacation, PTO, and Sick Time, and more.

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.